Running National newbie question thread

[polakoff]

I was thinking probably single day for him as well

[tschock]

David,

You say he has no interest in COLLECTING cards or memorabilia, but is he someone who would go to the baseball, football, etc HOF museum? If so, then I'm sure he would like the National for at least 1 day. I'm betting there will be a few interesting items there (uniforms, jerseys, etc) that are high roller or museum quality pieces.

FWIW, I'll be there all week so hope to see you there and catch up!

[polakoff]

Thanks all, that's what I was wondering!

Originally Posted by tschock

FWIW, I'll be there all week so hope to see you there and catch up!

Taylor, sounds good! I hope to see some familiar NC faces though Chandy tells me he is likely not going and I hope he changes his mind!

[JustCollectVP]

There should be enough sports related items on the show floor, in addition to sneaking a few peeks at the autograph guests, to keep a non-collecting sports fan entertained for at least one day.

If your friend takes an interest to anything and wants to come back, then you're golden. If not, there are enough things to do around the casinos and town to take up another day while you attend the show.

Good luck and maybe you can bring another collector into the hobby...

[Leon]

Depends if he likes sports or not. Even as a non-collector I would think 1-2 days at the National wouldn't be boring....Just "people watching" could be half a day!!

[iowadoc77]

I have taken my dad along 2 of last 3 years and in Cleveland we did 3 days and he is not a collector but loves to hang out with me and my two boys, 11 and 14. About 1 hour into it, he was having as much fun as we were and digging through boxes with the boys and when he had enough he went and read a book but that was close to the end of the day. I think you guys would have a great time

[Jantz]

Two words for your best friend:

Benchwarmer's booth!

I wouldn't be shocked if your friend ends up buying a few items. I took a friend to the last Cleveland National. When we met up for lunch he had 4-6 bags of stuff.

[Snapolit1]

Atlantic City has a beach. Now I wont argue it's Cancun or anything . . . but reading a book under an umbrella ain't a bad way to spend a day. Even a few beach bars now.

[RaidonCollects]

Hi,

I attended my first National last year and it was great.

I also recommend a 1-day pass, if he wants to come back you get buy a pass the next day.

I'm sure as a sports fan he will be able to appreciate the stuff on display. Auction companies show 100,000s of dollars of cool memorabilia, some of which might interest him.

Last National you had the opportunity to hold a Ruth game-used bat, which was really great, I'm not sure if that's coming back this year.

-Owen

[Snapolit1]

Maybe I'm biased as I am a Jersey guy, but I think there is a lot of history in AC that is fascinating. Great boardwalk. Yes, a lot of crazies but still fun. Then the casinos. And there is a beach if you want to kick back. And outlet stores. And other stuff. Fascinating piece of Americana. Don't be afraid to walk around. My wife has no interest in gambling but loves the place. Read a book about AC first. A place with a lot of really unique history. See Boardwalk Empire.

[Enfuego]

I agree, a 1 day pass can potentially spark an interest

[drcy]

If he's a sports fan who would go to a sports museum, then the convention will suit him fine. It will be not unlike a huge museum exhibit, with many rare historic pieces on display, game used, photos, spectacular advertising pieces, etc. The big auction houses have on display spectacular, unique historical pieces, such as historic home run balls, Babe Ruth jerseys, etc.